Ransburg v. Richards
Indiana Court of Appeals
770 N.E.2d 393 (2002)
Relevant factsFree
Richards (plaintiff) slipped on ice in her apartment complex's parking lot after a snowfall and sued landlord Ransburg (defendant) for negligence; Ransburg's lease contained a clause disclaiming liability for injuries in common areas and stating tenants used such areas at their own risk, and moved for summary judgment based on that clause, which the trial court denied.
IssueFree
Whether an exculpatory clause shielding a landlord from liability for tenant injuries caused by a negligently maintained common area is void as against public policy.